Health department talks flu season, COVID-19
JACKSON, Tenn. -- With COVID-19 still impacting our area and flu season around the corner, what is Madison County doing to prepare? The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department is gearing up…
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Bakery to host giveaway for senior citizens
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Ready to help spread kindness? Floral Cakes Bakery is helping the senior citizen community in our area by gathering supplies and holding a giveaway in November. They say that you can bring items such as gloves, hand…
Contagious virus impacts, kids, infants
JACKSON, Tenn. -- When temperatures drop, flu cases and other infections rise. Now hospitals are seeing an increase in one virus that's impacting children across the nation. Respiratory Syncytial Virus, also known as RSV, is a common contagious virus that…
Stay prepared as severe weather season arrives
GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- The ending of October marks the beginning of the second severe weather season for us in West Tennessee. While it is important to be weather aware year…
Law enforcement encourages safety for Halloween
LEXINGTON, Tenn. -- Halloween is just around the corner, and this is not just a time for trick-or-treating, but also a time to keep in mind some good safety tips from your…
City of Jackson leaf pickup begins next week
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The leaves are falling once again! And as beautiful as they may be, you might not want them in your yard. The City of Jackson understands this and has announced the start date for its third citywide…
West Tennessee Healthcare, YMCA partner for childcare services
JACKSON, Tenn. -- West Tennessee Healthcare says a new partnership is expanding their childcare services this December. According to a news release, West Tennessee Healthcare has joined with YMCA West Tennessee to move Therapy & Learning Center services to the…
Discovery Park's 'Let it Glow' light show to return with kick-off concert
UNION CITY, Tenn. -- The Discovery Park of America's "Let it Glow" drive-thru and walk-thru light show is returning for the holidays. "Let it Glow" will open at the Discovery Park…
Salvation Army class trains volunteers on emergency disaster response
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Salvation Army in Jackson held its introduction class to emergency disaster services on Tuesday. This training is for volunteers to learn how to respond to natural or man-made…
Mayor's Youth Council applications open for high school juniors in Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Applications for the City of Jackson's Mayor's Youth Council are now open to local high schoolers. Established in 2019-2020, the Mayor's Youth Council provides youth a direct communication link to Mayor Scott Conger, to learn about things…
LIFELINE's 'Vein Drain' blood drive coming to Jackson Thursday
JACKSON, Tenn. -- LIFELINE Blood Services is preparing to hold their annual Vein Drain blood drive in Jackson this week. The Vein Drain will take place from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Thursday, October 27 at their location at…
Mississippi River sits at historic lows
MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- Due to a nationwide drought, bodies of water across the Midwest and South are getting significantly lower and here in Memphis residents are seeing the affects. “Well, my mom…
Trunk-or-treating in full swing this Halloween season
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Halloween season is in full swing with trunk-or-treats all over West Tennessee, and many people are excited and looking for places to celebrate. Jackson and all…
Festival being held to help West Tennessee's homeless
JACKSON, Tenn. -- An annual local festival is being held for the homeless community. Krewfest is coming up this Saturday, Oct. 29. This will be Krewfest's third event. There will…
Two mayors send letter about roads to TDOT
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The mayor of Jackson has reached out to state legislatures about the road conditions in Jackson. Friday, Mayor Scott Conger and Mayor Jim Strickland joined together to send…
